Health

The courage of a Wigtown six year-old lad in fighting off cancer is being used to promote a charity event aimed at helping others to survive the dreaded disease.

They say that growing up is hard to do but imagine how much harder it is for those who already feel different.

A scheme aimed at protecting older drivers and ensuring they are fit to continue driving has launched in Wigtownshire.

Lyme disease and its coinfections can cause serious, long-term health issues for those bitten by infected ticks.

A national survey has found cancer patients in Galloway overwhelmingly say they are happy with their treatment but many are missing out on much-needed emotional, financial and practical support.

No matter where you are on your cancer journey, a warm welcome awaits you at your local Maggie’s Centre.

Not only has courageous Castle Douglas lad Cupar Rush beaten a rare form of leukaemia, he’s become a ‘mini-boffin’ to find out how the NHS helped him win that battle.

Dumfries and Galloway Council has adopted new national legislation which forbids the charging of under 65s for personal care services.

Vital early warning of skin cancer will now be given that bit earlier to patients in Galloway.

A important agreement has been reached between the armed forces and NHS Dumfries and Galloway.

Galloway’s health service claims it is working hard to unblock beds in hospitals occupied by mainly elderly people unable to return home because a care package isn’t in place.

Britain hadn’t even JOINED the EU, the Beatles were top of the charts and Harold Wilson was the Prime Minister when Stranraer’s Jim McColm began what would become a lifetime of caring for others.

A new survey has revealed that one in five people in the UK have never spoken to their neighbours.

South Scotland Labour MSP Colin Smyth has claimed that NHS Dumfries and Galloway spent over £10.5 million on agency locums in one year.

Residents with sight loss in the Scottish Borders will have the opportunity to receive expert advice at a free vision impairment event this month.

People living with sight, hearing or dual sensory loss in Wigtownshire are being invited to sign up for a self-management course to help them come to terms with and overcome any challenges their sensory impairment presents.